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Basic Canoe  Instructor

The purpose of the Basic Canoe Instructor course is to provide a provincial and national certification of competence in the instruction and administration of Basic Canoe Level courses.


Prerequisites:

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At least 16 years of age at the time of the Basic Canoe Instructor Course.

ORCKA Flatwater Level, ORCKA Flatwater Tandem and Solo or ORCKA Flatwater A, B, C, and D; equivalent certification; or comparable skills and experience (with the permission of the Course Director).

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It is strongly recommended that all Flatwater Instructors have, in addition to their canoeing qualifications, some qualifications in Swimming, First Aid and CPR.*


Minimum Course Length
48 hours

 

Dates
Traditionally this course is offered the last 2 weekends of April.  Email for details.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Get ready for Adventure!

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Safety

  • Safety Review

  • Swimming and treading water

  • Artificial respiration

  • Retrieving a swamped canoe

  • Canoe over canoe rescue

  • Reaching assist and throwline

Theory

  • Theory review

  • Canoeing heritage

  • Selection and care of equipment

  • Equipment knowledge

  • Canoe design and construction

  • Canoeing dynamics

  • Canoeing first aid

  • Canoeing resources

 

Skills

  • Skills Review

  • Pivots

  • Sideward displacement

  • Circles

  • Reverse and forward straight lines

  • Landings

  • Triangular course in windy weather

Teaching Skills

  • Preparation for teaching

  • Presentation skills and techniques

  • Evaluation

204 Regent St Kingston Ontario,

K7L 4K3

Canada

WildernessTripping @gmail.com

Tel: 613-583-5268 (KANU)

 

Hours of Operation are subject to weather.  Email or call.

 

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